Elon Musk’s plan to launch a new political party is gaining interest from other outsiders, including Andrew Yang’s Forward Party, the Libertarian Party, and political consultants experienced in third-party campaigns. “I’m in touch with Elon and his team, and I’ve said to them, ’Look, anyone who wants to challenge the duopoly has a friend in me,’” Yang told Axios. His Forward Party, founded in 2021 after his presidential bid, currently has 46 elected representatives.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-just-launched-a-new-political-party-but-he-can-never-be-us-president-here-s-why-1751748208672">Elon Musk just launched a new political party, but he can never be US president - Here's why</a>Ron Nielson, who ran Gary Johnson’s 2016 Libertarian campaign, also said he would consider working with Musk’s team, calling the billionaire’s potential move “game-changing.”Despite being a frequent critic of Musk, billionaire Mark Cuban appeared ready to help. Cuban wrote, “I work with [Center for Competitive Democracy],” he wrote. “They will help you get on ballots. That is their mission.” Former Trump White House staffer Anthony Scaramucci, another vocal supporter of Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, also reached out to Musk. “I would like to meet to discuss. My DMs are open,” Scaramucci posted on X.<h2>What does Musk's 'America Party' stand for?</h2>Musk says his “America Party” is aimed at disrupting politics in time for the 2026 midterms. Key issues for him include reducing the national debt and investing in clean energy. But some insiders say his party is also about settling scores, especially with Donald Trump and Republicans who supported the former president’s “big beautiful bill,” a spending plan that could increase US deficits by over $3 trillion in the coming decade.Although Musk once heavily backed Trump and the GOP, reportedly donating more than $200 million, he has since distanced himself from the party.<h2>What's the primary challenge in front of Musk's 'America Party'?</h2>For all the buzz, Musk’s party remains more talk than action. Building a viable third party in the United States requires navigating complex ballot access laws that differ from state to state. Just getting on the ballot in one state can require thousands of signatures. Musk does have the money to back such an effort, but legal experts say that’s only part of the problem.“The laws in each state tend to be very complex and arcane, and they are enforced by partisan election officials. If the officials don’t want you on the ballot, they can enforce the rules in arbitrary ways,” said Oliver Hall, director of the Center for Competitive Democracy.The Libertarian Party, which already enjoys ballot access in most states, has reached out to Musk on his own platform, X, urging him to consider joining forces. Party chairman Steven Nekhaila said there’s common ground on “fiscal responsibility and small government.” “Perhaps there is grounds for a coalition between the Libertarians and the America Party,” Nekhaila said. No Labels, another outsider group that had explored an independent 2024 presidential run, was also intrigued by Musk’s idea of forming a new political coalition in Congress.While some strategists are sceptical of Musk’s erratic political past, including his shifting alliances and controversial posts, consultants say there’s no shortage of talent willing to work for him. “As the world’s richest man, Musk won’t struggle to find experienced people. Where there’s money, there’s always advisers,” one consultant told Axios.However, political veterans say the billionaire will need more than cash. “It’s about finding the right people, with actual experience in the trenches of American politics,” they warned.

Musk says his “America Party” is aimed at disrupting politics in time for the 2026 midterms. Key issues for him include reducing the national debt and investing in clean energy.

Elon Musk’s plan to launch a new political party is gaining interest from other outsiders, including Andrew Yang’s Forward Party, the Libertarian Party, and political consultants experienced in third-party campaigns. “I’m in touch with Elon and his team, and I’ve said to them, ’Look, anyone who wants to challenge the duopoly has a friend in me,’” Yang told Axios. His Forward Party, founded in 2021 after his presidential bid, currently has 46 elected representatives. Also read: Elon Musk just launched a new political party, but he can never be US president - Here's why Ron Nielson, who ran Gary Johnson’s 2016 Libertarian campaign, also said he would consider working with Musk’s team, calling the billionaire’s potential move “game-changing.” Despite being a frequent critic of Musk, billionaire Mark Cuban appeared ready to help. Cuban wrote, “I work with [Center for Competitive Democracy],” he wrote. “They will help you get on ballots. That is their mission.” Former Trump White House staffer Anthony Scaramucci, another vocal supporter of Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, also reached out to Musk. “I would like to meet to discuss. My DMs are open,” Scaramucci posted on X. What does Musk's 'America Party' stand for? Musk says his “America Party” is aimed at disrupting politics in time for the 2026 midterms. Key issues for him include reducing the national debt and investing in clean energy. But some insiders say his party is also about settling scores, especially with Donald Trump and Republicans who supported the former president’s “big beautiful bill,” a spending plan that could increase US deficits by over $3 trillion in the coming decade. Although Musk once heavily backed Trump and the GOP, reportedly donating more than $200 million, he has since distanced himself from the party. What's the primary challenge in front of Musk's 'America Party'? For all the buzz, Musk’s party remains more talk than action. Building a viable third party in the United States requires navigating complex ballot access laws that differ from state to state. Just getting on the ballot in one state can require thousands of signatures. Musk does have the money to back such an effort, but legal experts say that’s only part of the problem. “The laws in each state tend to be very complex and arcane, and they are enforced by partisan election officials. If the officials don’t want you on the ballot, they can enforce the rules in arbitrary ways,” said Oliver Hall, director of the Center for Competitive Democracy. The Libertarian Party, which already enjoys ballot access in most states, has reached out to Musk on his own platform, X, urging him to consider joining forces. Party chairman Steven Nekhaila said there’s common ground on “fiscal responsibility and small government.” “Perhaps there is grounds for a coalition between the Libertarians and the America Party,” Nekhaila said. No Labels, another outsider group that had explored an independent 2024 presidential run, was also intrigued by Musk’s idea of forming a new political coalition in Congress. While some strategists are sceptical of Musk’s erratic political past, including his shifting alliances and controversial posts, consultants say there’s no shortage of talent willing to work for him. “As the world’s richest man, Musk won’t struggle to find experienced people. Where there’s money, there’s always advisers,” one consultant told Axios. However, political veterans say the billionaire will need more than cash. “It’s about finding the right people, with actual experience in the trenches of American politics,” they warned.

Musk says his “America Party” is aimed at disrupting politics in time for the 2026 midterms. Key issues for him include reducing the national debt and investing in clean energy.

'In touch with Elon and his team': Musk eyeing 2026 midterms with ‘America Party’ and has some unlikely allies - Here’s who’s backing him

Elon Musk and the America Party: Elon Musk announced the ‘America Party’ after falling out with Donald Trump over a spending bill that could raise the US deficit. Musk, who had donated an estimated $300 million to Trump’s 2024 campaign, recently resigned from his government role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). His attempts to form the new party drew the ire of Trump. But Trump himself floated or had been part of new parties in the past. And the mercurial Republican was once a Democrat and even a big donor to that party. Here is a look at the many somersaults of Trump, the politician.<h2>Trump has shifted parties multiple times</h2>Trump registered as a Republican for the first time in 1987, but his relationship with the party waxed and waned over the years, before he took over its reins. He was associated with the Reform Party in 1999. In 2001, he became a Democrat. For some time, he declared himself as an Independent. In 2021, soon after he lost the Presidential election, Trump's aides floated the idea of a&nbsp; Patriot Party.<h2>So, was Trump a Democrat?</h2>Yes, Trump was a registered Democrat from August 2001 to September 2009. In this period, he expressed stronger identification with Democratic economic policies and donated to Democratic candidates, including Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden. He even donated to his 2024 Democratic rival for president, Kamala Harris, twice. For a period of time, his donations was higher to Democrats than Republicans.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Trump, the political flip-flopper always had his business interests in mind</h2>Trump’s political donations reflected his shifting affiliations, which were more about preserving his business interests. From 1989 to 2009, more than half of his $1.4 million donations went to Democrats, according to ballotpedia.org website. It was ideological consistency, but access to elite and influence that led him to either Dems or GOP, as noted by analysts like Emma Shortis and David Smith.<h2>Trump’s political and party shifts over years</h2>Trump has changed party affiliations at least five times since the 1980s: Republican (1987), Reform/Independence Party (1999), Democrat (2001), back to Republican (2009), Independent (2011) before returning as Republican in 2012. Here is a more detailed breakup:In 1987, Trump registered as a Republican in Manhattan, New York. This was his first formal and open affiliation with the GOP. In 1988, he attempted to be considered as George HW Bush’s running mate in the Republican presidential race. Bush was dismissive of him.&nbsp;In 1999, Trump switched his affiliation to the Independence Party of New York. That party was a state affiliate of the national Reform Party of former presidential candidate Ross Perot. Trump formed an exploratory committee to seek the Reform Party’s presidential nomination for the 2000 election, won the Reform Party primaries in California and Michigan. He withdrew from the race in February 2000 due to inner-party discord.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/can-musk-end-the-two-party-system-in-america-1751648420416/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/can-musk-end-the-two-party-system-in-america-1751648420416/embed</a>In 2001, Trump changed his party affiliation to the Democratic Party. He was a registered Democrat till 2009, and even considered running for president in 2004 as a Democrat. In 2008, Trump initially endorsed Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primary but backed Republican John McCain in the general election.In 2009, Trump returned to the Republican Party, re-registering as a Republican. In 2011 December, he declared himself as an independent. He even flirted with a third-party presidential run in 2012 . But the same year, Trump re-registered as a Republican and endorsed Mitt Romney for president.<h2>Attempts to form Patriot Party in 2021</h2>After Trump rejected his Presidential race loss of 2020, his aides and supporters explored the idea of a third party, the Patriot Party. The party was supposed to be aligned with Trumpism: nationalist, populist and anti-establishment. But the idea was not his, though inspired by him. The party idea collapsed within days as Trump chose to remain within the GOP. Patriot Party was largely notional. It was not registered and didnt' get ballot access.

His attempts to form the new party drew the ire of Trump. But Trump himself floated or had been part of new parties in the past. And the mercurial Republican was once a Democrat and even a big donor to that party. Here is a look at the many somersaults of Trump, the politician.

Elon Musk and the America Party: Elon Musk announced the ‘America Party’ after falling out with Donald Trump over a spending bill that could raise the US deficit. Musk, who had donated an estimated $300 million to Trump’s 2024 campaign, recently resigned from his government role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). His attempts to form the new party drew the ire of Trump. But Trump himself floated or had been part of new parties in the past. And the mercurial Republican was once a Democrat and even a big donor to that party. Here is a look at the many somersaults of Trump, the politician. Trump has shifted parties multiple times Trump registered as a Republican for the first time in 1987, but his relationship with the party waxed and waned over the years, before he took over its reins. He was associated with the Reform Party in 1999. In 2001, he became a Democrat. For some time, he declared himself as an Independent. In 2021, soon after he lost the Presidential election, Trump's aides floated the idea of a Patriot Party. So, was Trump a Democrat? Yes, Trump was a registered Democrat from August 2001 to September 2009. In this period, he expressed stronger identification with Democratic economic policies and donated to Democratic candidates, including Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden. He even donated to his 2024 Democratic rival for president, Kamala Harris, twice. For a period of time, his donations was higher to Democrats than Republicans. Trump, the political flip-flopper always had his business interests in mind Trump’s political donations reflected his shifting affiliations, which were more about preserving his business interests. From 1989 to 2009, more than half of his $1.4 million donations went to Democrats, according to ballotpedia.org website. It was ideological consistency, but access to elite and influence that led him to either Dems or GOP, as noted by analysts like Emma Shortis and David Smith. Trump’s political and party shifts over years Trump has changed party affiliations at least five times since the 1980s: Republican (1987), Reform/Independence Party (1999), Democrat (2001), back to Republican (2009), Independent (2011) before returning as Republican in 2012. Here is a more detailed breakup: In 1987, Trump registered as a Republican in Manhattan, New York. This was his first formal and open affiliation with the GOP. In 1988, he attempted to be considered as George HW Bush’s running mate in the Republican presidential race. Bush was dismissive of him. In 1999, Trump switched his affiliation to the Independence Party of New York. That party was a state affiliate of the national Reform Party of former presidential candidate Ross Perot. Trump formed an exploratory committee to seek the Reform Party’s presidential nomination for the 2000 election, won the Reform Party primaries in California and Michigan. He withdrew from the race in February 2000 due to inner-party discord. https://www.wionews.com/videos/can-musk-end-the-two-party-system-in-america-1751648420416/embed In 2001, Trump changed his party affiliation to the Democratic Party. He was a registered Democrat till 2009, and even considered running for president in 2004 as a Democrat. In 2008, Trump initially endorsed Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primary but backed Republican John McCain in the general election. In 2009, Trump returned to the Republican Party, re-registering as a Republican. In 2011 December, he declared himself as an independent. He even flirted with a third-party presidential run in 2012 . But the same year, Trump re-registered as a Republican and endorsed Mitt Romney for president. Attempts to form Patriot Party in 2021 After Trump rejected his Presidential race loss of 2020, his aides and supporters explored the idea of a third party, the Patriot Party. The party was supposed to be aligned with Trumpism: nationalist, populist and anti-establishment. But the idea was not his, though inspired by him. The party idea collapsed within days as Trump chose to remain within the GOP. Patriot Party was largely notional. It was not registered and didnt' get ballot access.

His attempts to form the new party drew the ire of Trump. But Trump himself floated or had been part of new parties in the past. And the mercurial Republican was once a Democrat and even a big donor to that party. Here is a look at the many somersaults of Trump, the politician.

Trump is angry at Musk idea of America Party. But he's a flip-flopper, flirted with multiple parties and backed Democrats too

Elon Musk America Party vs Trump: Elon Musk, the world's richest man, and US President Donald Trump, the world's most powerful person, are sparring over the Tesla chief's plans to start a political party. Trump called Musk's idea of ‘America Party’ ridiculous, while Musk is sticking to his plans, at least for now. While Republicans and Democrats dominating politics is not healthy for the world's oldest democracy, Musk's America Party would not be the first attempt to break this duopoly. Do you know that there are some 420 registered political parties at the state and federal levels in the US? Many of them are still active, but others are defunct. Let's take a look.<h2>Why don't political parties other than Democrats and Republicans succeed?</h2>There have been many attempts to form political parties for centuries, but let us focus on the 20th century onwards. But there are many structural barriers created in the American political system, making it impossible for third parties to make any significant impact in the US. These structural barriers include the winner-take-all election system and laws about ballot access. There have been many attempts to form parties in recent past, including Trump's own discussions after being defeated in the 2020 elections. Musk’s America Party has several themes similar to the Tea Party, which did not register as a political party. But their ability to change American politics has been minimal, or at best localised.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/elon-musk-forms-america-party-says-we-live-in-one-party-system-1751801443387/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/elon-musk-forms-america-party-says-we-live-in-one-party-system-1751801443387/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>The Republicans and the Democrats: Who are behind the duopoly?</h2>The Democratic Party was founded in 1828 by a group of politicians led by Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren. &nbsp;It is the oldest fully registered party in the world. The party has kept a centre-left and progressive stance. The Republican Party, known as the Grand Old Party or the GOP, was founded in 1854 by a group of anti-slavery activists, including Alvan Bovay and Horace Greeley. It started as an advocate for slavery prohibition. The centre-right party with conservative values, however, is more of a populist party now, particularly after Trump took over. His Make America Great Again or MAGA movement has played a key role in changing the ideological approaches of the party.<h2>Smaller US political parties: Waxing and waning</h2>George Wallace in 1967 started the American Independent Party. One of the earlier far-right parties, the conservative group is still active.The Libertarian politician David Nolan formed the Libertarian Party in 1971. The party is still active, with one state legislator in Vermont.In the 1980s and early 1990s, environmentalism took hold in the US, leading to the formation of Green Party. Founded by Howie Hawkins and other activists, the Green Party advocates environmental and social justice. It remains active though without national offices.In 1992, Howard Phillips started the Constitution Party. The so-called 'paleoconservative' party is still active in some states.One of the more noteworthy parties was launched by independent presidential candidate Ross Perot in 1995. His Reform Party was centrist, and advocated fiscal responsibility. It is still active but with minimal presence.<h2>Communists, socialists, Black parties and progressives of USA</h2>Left-of centre politics has been always active in the US, but with marginal success. The Socialist Party of America was founded 1901 by a merger between Social Democratic Party of America and Socialist Labor Party of America, who had split from the main party in 1899. The Communist Party USA was established in 1919 following a split in the Socialist Party of America following the Russian Revolution.&nbsp;The Progressive Party, founded in 1912, by former president Theodore Roosevelt, was dissolved after 1912.&nbsp; Progressive Labor Party was lanched in 1961 by former activists of the Communist Party of the USA. Its presence is minimal now. In Vermont, US Senator Bernie Sanders and local activists formed the Progressive Party (Vermont) in 1970.Party for Socialism &amp; Liberation, founded in 2004, is a Communist, anti-capitalist party, which has garnered around 85,000 votes in the last presidential election.Working Class Party was founded by Michigan socialists in 2014 Michigan socialists. There have been over a dozen African-American parties in the US, mostly defunct or marginally active. The most prominent among them was the Black Panther Party, founded in 1966 in Oakland, California. The party was founded by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale. Black Panthers also had a militant wing, many of whose members were arrested and prosecuted.<h2>Other noteworthy parties</h2>American Solidarity Party, founded in 2011, seeks a Christian democracy. Forward Party, set up by former Democrats and Republicans led by Andrew Yang in 2021, is a centrist party seeking election reform. It has two state legislators.

Republicans and Democrats dominating politics may not be healthy for the world's oldest democracy, but Musk's America Party would not be the first attempt to break this duopoly. Did you know that there are some 420 registered political parties in the state and federal levels? 

Elon Musk America Party vs Trump: Elon Musk, the world's richest man, and US President Donald Trump, the world's most powerful person, are sparring over the Tesla chief's plans to start a political party. Trump called Musk's idea of ‘America Party’ ridiculous, while Musk is sticking to his plans, at least for now. While Republicans and Democrats dominating politics is not healthy for the world's oldest democracy, Musk's America Party would not be the first attempt to break this duopoly. Do you know that there are some 420 registered political parties at the state and federal levels in the US? Many of them are still active, but others are defunct. Let's take a look. Why don't political parties other than Democrats and Republicans succeed? There have been many attempts to form political parties for centuries, but let us focus on the 20th century onwards. But there are many structural barriers created in the American political system, making it impossible for third parties to make any significant impact in the US. These structural barriers include the winner-take-all election system and laws about ballot access. There have been many attempts to form parties in recent past, including Trump's own discussions after being defeated in the 2020 elections. Musk’s America Party has several themes similar to the Tea Party, which did not register as a political party. But their ability to change American politics has been minimal, or at best localised. https://www.wionews.com/videos/elon-musk-forms-america-party-says-we-live-in-one-party-system-1751801443387/embed The Republicans and the Democrats: Who are behind the duopoly? The Democratic Party was founded in 1828 by a group of politicians led by Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren. It is the oldest fully registered party in the world. The party has kept a centre-left and progressive stance. The Republican Party, known as the Grand Old Party or the GOP, was founded in 1854 by a group of anti-slavery activists, including Alvan Bovay and Horace Greeley. It started as an advocate for slavery prohibition. The centre-right party with conservative values, however, is more of a populist party now, particularly after Trump took over. His Make America Great Again or MAGA movement has played a key role in changing the ideological approaches of the party. Smaller US political parties: Waxing and waning George Wallace in 1967 started the American Independent Party. One of the earlier far-right parties, the conservative group is still active. The Libertarian politician David Nolan formed the Libertarian Party in 1971. The party is still active, with one state legislator in Vermont. In the 1980s and early 1990s, environmentalism took hold in the US, leading to the formation of Green Party. Founded by Howie Hawkins and other activists, the Green Party advocates environmental and social justice. It remains active though without national offices. In 1992, Howard Phillips started the Constitution Party. The so-called 'paleoconservative' party is still active in some states. One of the more noteworthy parties was launched by independent presidential candidate Ross Perot in 1995. His Reform Party was centrist, and advocated fiscal responsibility. It is still active but with minimal presence. Communists, socialists, Black parties and progressives of USA Left-of centre politics has been always active in the US, but with marginal success. The Socialist Party of America was founded 1901 by a merger between Social Democratic Party of America and Socialist Labor Party of America, who had split from the main party in 1899. The Communist Party USA was established in 1919 following a split in the Socialist Party of America following the Russian Revolution. The Progressive Party, founded in 1912, by former president Theodore Roosevelt, was dissolved after 1912. Progressive Labor Party was lanched in 1961 by former activists of the Communist Party of the USA. Its presence is minimal now. In Vermont, US Senator Bernie Sanders and local activists formed the Progressive Party (Vermont) in 1970. Party for Socialism & Liberation, founded in 2004, is a Communist, anti-capitalist party, which has garnered around 85,000 votes in the last presidential election. Working Class Party was founded by Michigan socialists in 2014 Michigan socialists. There have been over a dozen African-American parties in the US, mostly defunct or marginally active. The most prominent among them was the Black Panther Party, founded in 1966 in Oakland, California. The party was founded by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale. Black Panthers also had a militant wing, many of whose members were arrested and prosecuted. Other noteworthy parties American Solidarity Party, founded in 2011, seeks a Christian democracy. Forward Party, set up by former Democrats and Republicans led by Andrew Yang in 2021, is a centrist party seeking election reform. It has two state legislators.

Republicans and Democrats dominating politics may not be healthy for the world's oldest democracy, but Musk's America Party would not be the first attempt to break this duopoly. Did you know that there are some 420 registered political parties in the state and federal levels?&nbsp;

Donkey, Elephant, Black Panther, and more: Musk-Trump spar over America Party, but US has more than 420 registered parties. Why don't we know of them?

Indian-American Vaibhav Taneja, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Tesla, may be named as the Treasurer and Custodian of Records for Elon Musk’s newly launched America Party, a political platform Musk says is designed to challenge the United States’ “two-party system”, as per a screenshot of FEC filing. Thename started doing rounds after Musk declared the formation of the America Party on his social media platform X. “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom,” he wrote, adding that Americans had overwhelmingly voted for this idea in an online poll.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-s-new-america-party-gets-support-from-mark-cuban-anthony-scaramucci-here-s-who-wants-in-1751803571320">'Billionaire, Ex-Trump ally': Elon Musk’s new ‘America Party’ gets support from surprising allies: Here’s who wants in</a><h2>Musk turns to his top finance man to run the show</h2>Taneja’s name appeared in an image of a recent filing with the US Federal Election Commission (FEC). Musk, who was once President Trump’s closest backer, broke ties with him over a spending bill that Musk called fiscally reckless.<h2>Vaibhav Taneja’s rise from Delhi to Tesla</h2>Originally from India, Taneja is a commerce graduate from Delhi University and a qualified Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.He spent nearly 17 years at PwC, advising global clients on IPOs and financial governance, before moving to SolarCity, one of Musk’s companies. He joined Tesla in 2017 and rose through the ranks:• Assistant Corporate Controller (2017–2018)• Corporate Controller (2018–2019)• Chief Accounting Officer (2019–Present)• Chief Financial Officer (2023–Present)Based in Austin, Texas, Taneja has played a central role in Tesla’s global growth and compliance strategy. Now, he finds himself overseeing the finances of a political organisation that could shape US elections. Taneja made headlines for earning more than Satya Nadella and Sundar Pichai in 2024. According to reports, he received a total pay package of $139 million in 2024 as Tesla's CFO.Though the future of the America Party remains uncertain ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who once worked with Musk at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), told CNN that “Elon was not” popular, despite the popularity of his ideas.He also questioned how Musk’s political activities might sit with Tesla’s board, “I imagine that those board of directors did not like this announcement… and will be encouraging him to focus on his business activities, not his political&nbsp;activities.”

The announcement came just as Musk declared the formation of the America Party on his social media platform X. “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom,” he wrote, adding that Americans had overwhelmingly voted for this idea in an online poll.

Indian-American Vaibhav Taneja, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Tesla, may be named as the Treasurer and Custodian of Records for Elon Musk’s newly launched America Party, a political platform Musk says is designed to challenge the United States’ “two-party system”, as per a screenshot of FEC filing. Thename started doing rounds after Musk declared the formation of the America Party on his social media platform X. “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom,” he wrote, adding that Americans had overwhelmingly voted for this idea in an online poll. Also read: 'Billionaire, Ex-Trump ally': Elon Musk’s new ‘America Party’ gets support from surprising allies: Here’s who wants in Musk turns to his top finance man to run the show Taneja’s name appeared in an image of a recent filing with the US Federal Election Commission (FEC). Musk, who was once President Trump’s closest backer, broke ties with him over a spending bill that Musk called fiscally reckless. Vaibhav Taneja’s rise from Delhi to Tesla Originally from India, Taneja is a commerce graduate from Delhi University and a qualified Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He spent nearly 17 years at PwC, advising global clients on IPOs and financial governance, before moving to SolarCity, one of Musk’s companies. He joined Tesla in 2017 and rose through the ranks: • Assistant Corporate Controller (2017–2018) • Corporate Controller (2018–2019) • Chief Accounting Officer (2019–Present) • Chief Financial Officer (2023–Present) Based in Austin, Texas, Taneja has played a central role in Tesla’s global growth and compliance strategy. Now, he finds himself overseeing the finances of a political organisation that could shape US elections. Taneja made headlines for earning more than Satya Nadella and Sundar Pichai in 2024. According to reports, he received a total pay package of $139 million in 2024 as Tesla's CFO. Though the future of the America Party remains uncertain ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who once worked with Musk at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), told CNN that “Elon was not” popular, despite the popularity of his ideas. He also questioned how Musk’s political activities might sit with Tesla’s board, “I imagine that those board of directors did not like this announcement… and will be encouraging him to focus on his business activities, not his political activities.”

The announcement came just as Musk declared the formation of the America Party on his social media platform X. “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom,” he wrote, adding that Americans had overwhelmingly voted for this idea in an online poll.

Who is Vaibhav Taneja? Indian-origin Tesla CFO whose name floated for treasurer of Elon Musk's 'America Party'

In a dramatic escalation of their public fallout, US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Jul 6) ridiculed Elon Musk's surprise plan to launch a new third party, calling it "ridiculous" and branding the tech mogul a "train wreck" who had gone "off the rails". The scathing remarks deepen the Republican leader's feud with the world's richest man, who was once his biggest backer, and come just a day after Musk announced the formation of the "America Party". The tech mogul has pitched it as an alternative to what he described as a "one-party system" dominated by Democrats and Republicans.<h2>Trump calls Musk's America Party ridiculous</h2>Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One on his way back to Washington from his New Jersey golf club, the President of the United States said, “I think it's ridiculous to start a third party.” Trump insisted that "It's always been a two-party system, and I think starting a third party just adds to confusion. Third parties have never worked. So he can have fun with it, but I think it's ridiculous".Doubling down, Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social, mocked Musk from aboard Air Force One: “I am saddened to watch Elon Musk go completely 'off the rails,' essentially becoming a TRAIN WRECK over the past five weeks.” "The one thing Third Parties are good for is the creation of Complete and Total DISRUPTION &amp; CHAOS, and we have enough of that with the Radical Left Democrats." In a lengthy tirade, he once again insisted that Musk's rebellion stems from the Big Beautiful Bill's elimination of "the ridiculous Electric Vehicle (EV) Mandate".

<h2>From ally to adversary: Is the Trump-Musk bromance over?</h2>Donald Trump's blunt dismissal of Musk's America Party signals a sharp deterioration in the bromance between Trump and Musk, who previously headed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the Trump administration and was a key player in federal budget-cutting reforms.The two men fell out over Trump's massive domestic tax-and-spending bill, which Musk publicly opposed, calling it a plan that would explode the US debt. Equating Trump's Republican Party to the rival Democratic Party, the Tesla boss on X wrote, "When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste &amp; graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy".Despite Trump’s mockery, the “America Party” idea is already generating buzz online. Musk’s initial poll on X on whether or not he should launch the party drew millions of views and tens of thousands of positive votes. Now, as per reports, Musk's political rebellion is putting the Republican Party on alert. While few concrete details are known about the "America Party," Trump loyalists fear it could cause Republicans headaches in the 2026 midterm elections and beyond.

Doubling down, Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social, also mocked Musk from aboard Air Force One: “I am saddened to watch Elon Musk go completely 'off the rails,' essentially becoming a TRAIN WRECK over the past five weeks.”

In a dramatic escalation of their public fallout, US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Jul 6) ridiculed Elon Musk's surprise plan to launch a new third party, calling it "ridiculous" and branding the tech mogul a "train wreck" who had gone "off the rails". The scathing remarks deepen the Republican leader's feud with the world's richest man, who was once his biggest backer, and come just a day after Musk announced the formation of the "America Party". The tech mogul has pitched it as an alternative to what he described as a "one-party system" dominated by Democrats and Republicans. Trump calls Musk's America Party ridiculous Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One on his way back to Washington from his New Jersey golf club, the President of the United States said, “I think it's ridiculous to start a third party.” Trump insisted that "It's always been a two-party system, and I think starting a third party just adds to confusion. Third parties have never worked. So he can have fun with it, but I think it's ridiculous". Doubling down, Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social, mocked Musk from aboard Air Force One: “I am saddened to watch Elon Musk go completely 'off the rails,' essentially becoming a TRAIN WRECK over the past five weeks.” "The one thing Third Parties are good for is the creation of Complete and Total DISRUPTION & CHAOS, and we have enough of that with the Radical Left Democrats." In a lengthy tirade, he once again insisted that Musk's rebellion stems from the Big Beautiful Bill's elimination of "the ridiculous Electric Vehicle (EV) Mandate".

Doubling down, Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social, mocked Musk from aboard Air Force One: “I am saddened to watch Elon Musk go completely 'off the rails,' essentially becoming a TRAIN WRECK over the past five weeks.”

Trump calls Musk's America Party 'ridiculous,' labels former ally a 'train wreck' for political rebellion

Elon Musk may have created his own political movement, the ‘America Party’, but one thing is certain that he can never be president of the United States. On Saturday (July 5), the billionaire tech mogul declared the formation of the party on his platform X, writing, “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.”He pointed to an online poll where 65.4% of over a million respondents backed the idea of a new party. “By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party, and you shall have it!” Musk said.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-launches-america-party-after-rift-with-trump-is-this-the-end-of-us-two-party-system-1751746649569">'To give you back your freedom': Elon Musk launches ‘America Party’ after rift with Trump - Is this the end of US two-party system?</a><h2>Why can Musk never be president?</h2>Musk is constitutionally barred from running for the presidency. According to Article II, Section 1, Clause 5 of the US Constitution, only a natural-born citizen can hold the office of president. Musk was born in South Africa, making him ineligible, regardless of his long residency in the United States or his status as a US citizen. The clause clearly states, “No Person except a natural born Citizen… shall be eligible to the Office of President.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-170-billion-700-miles-border-wall-trump-declares-us-now-ready-for-largest-mass-deportation-operation-after-signing-mega-bill-1751737091597">'$170 billion, 700 miles border wall': Trump declares US now ready for 'largest mass deportation operation' after signing mega bill</a><h2>Trump: “He’s not going to be president”</h2>Donald Trump has pointed this out himself. In a speech in Phoenix in 2024, Arizona, the former president responded to speculation over Musk’s rising political influence.“President Trump has ceded the presidency to Elon Musk? No, no, that’s not happening,” Trump said. “But no, he’s not going to be president, that I can tell you. And I’m safe. You know why he can’t be? He wasn’t born in this country,” he added.<h2>Musk: “I don’t want to be president”</h2>Interestingly, Musk agrees. He has repeatedly ruled out the possibility of running for president, not just because of the constitutional hurdle, but also due to a lack of interest in political office. “My grandfather was American, but I was born in Africa, so I cannot be president,” Musk said last year. “But I actually don’t want to be president. I want to build rockets and cars,” he added. “I believe we want to be a spacefaring civilisation, and that’s where my focus will remain,” he said.Musk’s launch of the America Party comes after a sharp rift with Trump, especially over the president’s massive ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, which Musk has criticised for driving up the national debt. Though he once supported the bill and donated $277 million to Trump’s 2024 campaign, Musk later changed his stance, threatening to create a new party if it passed, and now he’s followed through.The legislation, now signed into law, includes deep tax cuts, a huge immigration crackdown, and plans for expanded border enforcement. Musk has taken issue with the projected $3.3 trillion debt increase the bill&nbsp;would&nbsp;cause.

Musk’s launch of the America Party comes after a sharp rift with Trump, especially over the president’s massive ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, which Musk has criticised for driving up the national debt. 

Elon Musk may have created his own political movement, the ‘America Party’, but one thing is certain that he can never be president of the United States. On Saturday (July 5), the billionaire tech mogul declared the formation of the party on his platform X, writing, “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.” He pointed to an online poll where 65.4% of over a million respondents backed the idea of a new party. “By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party, and you shall have it!” Musk said. Also read: 'To give you back your freedom': Elon Musk launches ‘America Party’ after rift with Trump - Is this the end of US two-party system? Why can Musk never be president? Musk is constitutionally barred from running for the presidency. According to Article II, Section 1, Clause 5 of the US Constitution, only a natural-born citizen can hold the office of president. Musk was born in South Africa, making him ineligible, regardless of his long residency in the United States or his status as a US citizen. The clause clearly states, “No Person except a natural born Citizen… shall be eligible to the Office of President.” Also read: '$170 billion, 700 miles border wall': Trump declares US now ready for 'largest mass deportation operation' after signing mega bill Trump: “He’s not going to be president” Donald Trump has pointed this out himself. In a speech in Phoenix in 2024, Arizona, the former president responded to speculation over Musk’s rising political influence. “President Trump has ceded the presidency to Elon Musk? No, no, that’s not happening,” Trump said. “But no, he’s not going to be president, that I can tell you. And I’m safe. You know why he can’t be? He wasn’t born in this country,” he added. Musk: “I don’t want to be president” Interestingly, Musk agrees. He has repeatedly ruled out the possibility of running for president, not just because of the constitutional hurdle, but also due to a lack of interest in political office. “My grandfather was American, but I was born in Africa, so I cannot be president,” Musk said last year. “But I actually don’t want to be president. I want to build rockets and cars,” he added. “I believe we want to be a spacefaring civilisation, and that’s where my focus will remain,” he said. Musk’s launch of the America Party comes after a sharp rift with Trump, especially over the president’s massive ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, which Musk has criticised for driving up the national debt. Though he once supported the bill and donated $277 million to Trump’s 2024 campaign, Musk later changed his stance, threatening to create a new party if it passed, and now he’s followed through. The legislation, now signed into law, includes deep tax cuts, a huge immigration crackdown, and plans for expanded border enforcement. Musk has taken issue with the projected $3.3 trillion debt increase the bill would cause.

Musk’s launch of the America Party comes after a sharp rift with Trump, especially over the president’s massive ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, which Musk has criticised for driving up the national debt.&nbsp;

Elon Musk just launched a new political party, but he can never be US president - Here's why

Elon Musk on Saturday (June 5) announced the formation of a new political movement called the ‘America Party’, claiming it will help return freedom to the people and challenge the dominance of both major parties in the United States.In a post on his social media platform X, Musk wrote, “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.” He cited the results of a poll he posted on July 4, where 65.4% of over a million users voted in favour of forming a new party. “By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!” he said.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-170-billion-700-miles-border-wall-trump-declares-us-now-ready-for-largest-mass-deportation-operation-after-signing-mega-bill-1751737091597">'$170 billion, 700 miles border wall': Trump declares US now ready for 'largest mass deportation operation' after signing mega bill</a>The announcement follows a public fallout between Musk and President Donald Trump, which intensified after Trump signed his sweeping ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ into law on July 4. Musk had previously threatened to form a new political party if the bill passed, and now he’s acting on it.The bill, a centrepiece of Trump’s second-term agenda, includes massive tax cuts and record funding for immigration enforcement. Musk, who once backed the plan and donated $277 million to Trump’s 2024 campaign, has since turned against it, criticising the bill for adding $3.3 trillion to the national debt.<h2>Strategic plan to become a swing bloc in Congress</h2>According to a series of posts made by Musk, the America Party won’t try to dominate Congress but instead plans to target just a few key races. Musk explained the party could focus on 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts, where slim margins could allow the new party to become a deciding vote on key laws.“Given the razor-thin legislative margins, that would be enough to serve as the deciding vote on contentious laws, ensuring they serve the true will of the people,” Musk wrote.<h2>A party against both Democrats and Republicans</h2>Musk has framed the America Party as a response to what he sees as a broken political system. “Independence Day is the perfect time to ask if you want independence from the two-party (some would say uniparty) system!” he said in his July 4 poll post.The idea appears to be gathering momentum among Musk’s supporters, with many embracing his call for a new political force in Washington that rejects both Republican excesses and Democratic inefficiencies.Musk had been serving in Trump’s administration as head of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Under his leadership, the department claimed to have saved $190 billion by slashing budgets and eliminating redundant agencies. However, a watchdog group later estimated the changes may have cost taxpayers $135 billion in disruptions and legal complications.He resigned from DOGE in May, just weeks before Trump signed the spending bill.

In a post on his social media platform X, Musk wrote, “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.” He cited the results of a poll he posted on July 4, where 65.4% of over a million users voted in favour of forming a new party

Elon Musk on Saturday (June 5) announced the formation of a new political movement called the ‘America Party’, claiming it will help return freedom to the people and challenge the dominance of both major parties in the United States. In a post on his social media platform X, Musk wrote, “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.” He cited the results of a poll he posted on July 4, where 65.4% of over a million users voted in favour of forming a new party. “By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!” he said. Also read: '$170 billion, 700 miles border wall': Trump declares US now ready for 'largest mass deportation operation' after signing mega bill The announcement follows a public fallout between Musk and President Donald Trump, which intensified after Trump signed his sweeping ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ into law on July 4. Musk had previously threatened to form a new political party if the bill passed, and now he’s acting on it. The bill, a centrepiece of Trump’s second-term agenda, includes massive tax cuts and record funding for immigration enforcement. Musk, who once backed the plan and donated $277 million to Trump’s 2024 campaign, has since turned against it, criticising the bill for adding $3.3 trillion to the national debt. Strategic plan to become a swing bloc in Congress According to a series of posts made by Musk, the America Party won’t try to dominate Congress but instead plans to target just a few key races. Musk explained the party could focus on 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts, where slim margins could allow the new party to become a deciding vote on key laws. “Given the razor-thin legislative margins, that would be enough to serve as the deciding vote on contentious laws, ensuring they serve the true will of the people,” Musk wrote. A party against both Democrats and Republicans Musk has framed the America Party as a response to what he sees as a broken political system. “Independence Day is the perfect time to ask if you want independence from the two-party (some would say uniparty) system!” he said in his July 4 poll post. The idea appears to be gathering momentum among Musk’s supporters, with many embracing his call for a new political force in Washington that rejects both Republican excesses and Democratic inefficiencies. Musk had been serving in Trump’s administration as head of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Under his leadership, the department claimed to have saved $190 billion by slashing budgets and eliminating redundant agencies. However, a watchdog group later estimated the changes may have cost taxpayers $135 billion in disruptions and legal complications. He resigned from DOGE in May, just weeks before Trump signed the spending bill.

In a post on his social media platform X, Musk wrote, “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.” He cited the results of a poll he posted on July 4, where 65.4% of over a million users voted in favour of forming a new party.

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